Poetry often addresses the hardships of school but encourages students to persevere for the sake of their community.
Many poems, such as those featured on Arara TV World Wide , specifically praise the dedication of teachers who "mold the mind". Walaloo Afaan Oromoo Waa 39-ee Barumsaa
Barumsa utubaa guddinaa, Kan fuuldurrii banaa. Haabarannuu jabaannee, Sabaa keenyaaf ibsaa taanee. Poetry often addresses the hardships of school but
Walaalli duukkana, Keessaa bahuuf hin laafinaa. Kan barateef akki godhaa, Fakkiin isaan murteessadha. Kan fuuldurrii banaa. Haabarannuu jabaannee
This classic poem often appears in Afaan Oromoo textbooks to illustrate the importance of literacy and wisdom.
